From cooking mishaps to appliance malfunctions, there are numerous ways house fires start. After putting the flames out, many homeowners wonder how to return their property to the previous condition. Below are a few reasons to hire a fire damage restoration company to clean the mess and handle this process for you.

3 Benefits of Fire Damage Restoration

1. Restore Safety

Soot is the dark residue left behind after wood, plastic, and other materials in the house smoke and burn. Inhaling soot is dangerous, as it contains arsenic, chromium, and other cancer-causing carcinogens. To make living conditions safe again, fire damage restoration technicians will deep-clean ceilings, walls, floors, and possessions to remove soot and other dangerous toxins. 

2. Prevent Further Damage

Ash is another byproduct of the fire that technicians will clean. Because the residue is acidic, you must remove it immediately. If left to settle, it will eventually eat away at the glass, metal, wood, or plastic underneath, causing structural problems and additional property damage. 

3. Improve Indoor Air Quality

As vents draw in smoke, a fire can wreak havoc on your HVAC system. Ash and soot can settle in ducts, getting pumped out into interiors when you turn on the furnace or air conditioner. To reduce the risk of this happening, many fire damage restoration specialists will also clean your air ducts. This also helps get rid of the lingering smoke smell.

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed after a fire, which is why you should reach out to the IICRC-certified technicians at SERVPRO of Lincoln & Warren Counties in Troy, MO, for help. In addition to 24-hour fire damage restoration, the team will provide water damage repair and mold removal to prevent a fungus from spreading. For an appointment, call (636) 456-3422. You’ll get a call back within the hour. Learn more about the restoration process online, and find announcements on Facebook.